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Road Signs
Hungarian road signs follow
the European standard, and
there are no solely Hungarian
signs. All visitors should be
aware of signs they may not
be familiar with, however.
As in the rest of Europe,
brown signs indicate recom-
mended tourist areas, heritage
sites, tourist areas and A petrol station operated by MOL, the state-run company
attractions along the road, Fuel and Services
such as national parks, leisure is the case before signing a
centres or historic buildings. There are plenty of service stations rental agreement. As well as
on major roads and in towns and the international companies,
cities, but they can be few and there are smaller, local firms.
Parking far between in rural areas. All offer While they at first seem to be
In most cities and towns there unleaded petrol and diesel, and cheaper, hidden costs can hike
is a charge for parking many stay open 24 hours. up the price. They may also not
anywhere near the city There are emergency be so reliable in case of accident
centre. Tickets must telephones on or breakdown.
be bought from the the motorways, Cars can be prebooked at
vending machines connected to the airports and major hotels,
and displayed emergency services. although dropping them off
behind the If you break down at a different point incurs a
windscreen. The elsewhere, call the surcharge. Cars are usually
vending machines Magyar Autóklub or delivered with a full tank of
usually only accept AI Assis-tance for assis- petrol, and should be returned
100-forint coins, so it tance. You will have to in the same condition.
is best to keep a good pay but may be able
number to hand. to recover this from DIRECTORY
Traffic wardens Parking offences may your insurance.
inspect tickets bought result in being towed Vehicle Recovery
either at the parking Renting a Car
meters or by mobile phone AI Vehicle Assistance and
texting, and should you fail to All major international car Recovery
pay or exceed the time period hire firms have offices in Tel (1) 266 89 49.
you prepaid for, they will leave Hungary, but car hire here is Magyar Autóklub (MAK)
a notice containing a hefty fine relatively expensive. Drivers Tel 188.
on your windscreen. Parking must be aged 21 or over, and
on streets where there are no have held a valid driving licence Road Conditions
public car parking spaces is free for at least one year. A deposit Útinform
but risky – locals sometimes is usually required. Most major Tel (1) 366 24 00/01/02/03.
damage unfamiliar cars that are companies include unlimited ∑ internet.kozut.hu
parked in their favourite spot. mileage, though check that this
Car Rental
Using a Parking Meter
When the display panel Avis
2shows the time you require, Arany János utca 26–28,
press the green button to Budapest. Tel (1) 318 42 40.
request a ticket.
∑ avis.hu
Budget
Insert coins for the required
1time, or insert a parking card. Krisztina krt. 41–43, Budapest.
Tel (1) 214 04 20.
The parking meter indicates
the maximum and minimum ∑ budget.hu
parking charges. Europcar
Erzsébet tér 9–10, Budapest.
To cancel and terminate Tel (1) 505 44 00.
3your transaction press, the ∑ europcar.com
red button. Hertz
Tel (1) 296 09 99 or 235 60 08.
Your ticket ∑ hertz.hu
4appears here.

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